Answers of Managerial Economics Homework #2 Chapter 5~Chapter 9 1.Using figure 5.3 as a basis‚ construct a series of four figures to show the effect of an increase in the demand for tanker service on the market price when (a) demand is extremely inelastic‚ (b) demand is extremely elastic‚ (c) supply is extremely inelastic‚ and (d) supply is extremely elastic. Answer: [pic] [pic] [pic] [pic] 2.Industry researchers R.S. Platou predicted
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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS MARKETS AND Chapter 1: Derivative Markets and Instruments Page 1 of 13 LOS 1.a: Define a derivative and distinguish between exchange-traded and over-the-counter derivatives. A derivative is a security that derives its value from the value or return of another asset or security. A physical exchange exists for many options contracts and futures contracts. Exchange-traded derivatives are standardized and backed by a clearinghouse. Forwards and swaps are custom
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absolute level of interest rates. Example Dexia had a great interest rate risk. They had a lot of mortgage loans (long term). They financed the long term liabilities with short term assets. This increased the interest rate risk. According to the yield curve‚ short term loans have lower interest rates. You can solve the problem of interest rate risk by using an interest rate swap. The market value of loan declines Margin you need to pay as collateral Liquidity risk increases. Dexia made an enormeous
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UBS Alternative Investments February 2011 Hedge Fund Education Series This publication is a compendium of all previously published reports in the series. Part 1 What are Hedge Funds? Part 2 Inside the Black Box Part 3 Asset Characteristics of Hedge Funds Part 4 Important Hedge Fund Strategies Part 5 Implementing a Hedge Fund Portfolio Please click the links above to jump directly to a section. UBS Financial Services Inc. (UBS FS) is pleased to provide you with information about
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choosing the quantity of goods (or services) at which marginal revenues equal the marginal cost. However‚ unlike firms in a competitive market‚ a firm with market power (whose excess is represented by a monopolist) faces a downward sloping demand curve and therefore is able‚ to some extent‚ to choose the price at which it is selling its products. Thus‚ the price of a firm with market power is greater than MC (P>MC=MR). In particular‚ a firm with market power that sets a single price should base
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http://helpyoustudy.info CHAPTER 1 Introduction Practice Questions Problem 1.8. Suppose you own 5‚000 shares that are worth $25 each. How can put options be used to provide you with insurance against a decline in the value of your holding over the next four months? You should buy 50 put option contracts (each on 100 shares) with a strike price of $25 and an expiration date in four months. If at the end of four months the stock price proves to be less than $25‚ you can exercise the options and
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Introduction Part 1 of this paper will look at the three most common models used for estimating the rate of return for a given company; dividend growth‚ Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) and Arbitrage Pricing Theory (APT). The board of directors for Apple Computer Corporation will receive this report‚ and based on the findings and analysis included‚ Apple will be given a recommendation as to the cost equity model they should implement to estimate their future rate of returns. This report
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Undergraduate study in Economics‚ Management‚ Finance and the Social Sciences Monetary economics R. Love EC3115‚ 2790115 2011 Monetary economics R. Love EC3115‚ 2790115 2011 Undergraduate study in Economics‚ Management‚ Finance and the Social Sciences This subject guide is for a Level 3 course (also known as a ‘300 course’) offered as part of the University of London International Programmes in Economics‚ Management‚ Finance and the Social Sciences. This is equivalent to Level
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MFIN6003 Derivative Securities Dr. Huiyan Qiu End-of-chapter Questions for Practice (with Answers) Following is a list of selected end-of-chapter questions for practice from McDonald’s Derivatives Markets. For students who do not have a copy of the McDonald’s book‚ be aware that a copy of the book is reserved at the main library of the University of Hong Kong for you to borrow for short period of time. Answers provided are for your reference only. It is complied directly from the solution
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rate of interest is 7% per annum with continuous compounding‚ and the dividend yield on a stock index is 3.2% per annum. The current value of the index is 150. What is the six-month futures price? Using equation (5.3) the six month futures price is 150e(0.07−0.032)×0.5 = 152.88 or $152.88. Problem 5.11. Assume that the risk-free interest rate is 9% per annum with continuous compounding and that the dividend yield on a stock index varies throughout the year. In February‚ May‚ August‚ and November
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